• Service Desk Attendant

    UnityPoint Health (Sioux City, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Patient Services

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

    + Department: Gen Surg & Gastroenterology-SC

    + Shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM

    + Job ID: 167107

     

    Overview

     

    UnityPoint Clinics

    Experience Specialist

    General surgery and gastro

     

    Sioux City, IA

     

    Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    As an Experience Specialist/Receptionist, you are the first person to greet patients as they walk into our clinics. Primary duties will include checking-in patients, assisting with scheduling, answering phones, processing co-payments and follow up appointments as needed. Customer service, empathy and compassion are the biggest assets in this position

     

    + Greets patients and visitors and obtains accurate information and signatures for office records

    + Obtain signatures on all forms pertinent to the patient’s current visit from the patient or family member who has authority to sign on behalf of the patient.

    + Photo-copy & scan insurance cards and driver’s licenses.

    + Adhere to all confidentiality policies and procedures.

    + Answers telephone calls promptly and accurately. Takes telephone messages and directs calls in an appropriate and professional manner.

    + Retrieves, files photocopies or scans medical correspondence, reports and miscellaneous items, as requested.

    + Collects payments, issues receipts and reconciles daily accounts receivable activity to prepare for daily deposits.

    + Demonstrates initiatives to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    + High School Degree or Vocational School Graduate

    Experience:

    + Previous medical office experience preferred

    + Strong customer service skills

    + Excellent computer skills and abilities

    + Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures

    + Strong personable skills to interact with physicians, health care team members, patients and support systems

    + Effective communication skills

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office

    + Customer and patient focused

    + Medical terminology/background a plus!